Metadata for Digital Collections: A How-To-Do-It Manual

摘要

Metadata for Digital Collections: A How-To-Do-It Manual by Steven J. Miller is a detailed step-by-step resource on how to create and document a metadata scheme for cultural memory institutions like archives, libraries, and museums. While many manuals on metadata are very technical and rely on knowledge of computer programming, Miller has written a clear, concise guide that makes it possible for a person with no cataloguing experience to make sense of metadata. Miller does not explain how to compile a digital collection, nor how to scan archival materials or what software to use. Nevertheless, this book will be indispensable to any institution seeking practical guidance on designing and documenting a descriptive metadata scheme for its resources.